Mahishdal

Mahishdal is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 32.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sarpalehana Albandha is the gram panchayat of Mahishdal village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahishdal unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Mahishdal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahishdal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahishdal is 317791. The village spans a total geographical area of 164.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731204. Bolpur is nearest town to Mahishdal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mahishdal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahishdal

Population of Mahishdal

According to the 2011 Census, Mahishdal has a total population of about 1,147, with approximately 556 males and 591 females. The sex ratio is around 1062 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 894. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.67%, with male literacy at about 66.55% and female literacy near 51.27%. There are around 268 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahishdal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahishdal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahishdal. As per the 2011 stats, Mahishdal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahishdal

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahishdal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahishdal.

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